All-around teacher at the magic academy

Harvey stopped in his tracks under the sunlight, his eyes fixed on the figure that had suddenly appeared before him.

Galli's attire stood out starkly in the daylight, and although his gaze was calm, it exuded an undeniable air of authority.

The unease that welled up in Harvey's heart was like a shadow under the sunlight, lingering and impossible to shake off.

"Why are you blocking my way?" Harvey's voice was tinged with confusion as he stared intently at the other man, trying to find the answer in his expression.

Galli stood in the sunlight, his figure appearing exceptionally tall and straight. He didn't answer immediately, but slowly, almost unhurriedly, drew his sword from his waist.

The sword gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, and Harvey couldn't help but squint at that fleeting moment of brilliance.

“My gut feeling tells me there’s something wrong with you.” Gali’s voice was calm and firm, his eyes fixed on Harvey as if he could see right through him.

Harvey's gaze was fixed on Gali, his nerves stretched to their limit, ready to snap at any moment.

He could deduce from the other person's meticulously maintained armor and the sword at his waist that the other person was likely a knight, perhaps even a high-ranking one.

Thinking of this, Harvey felt a bitter smile. He had thought his disguise was perfect enough to allow him to move silently through the city, but now it seemed he had been too optimistic.

He knew he had no time to hesitate, nor time to regret. Since the other side had blocked his path, the only way was to try his best to break through.

He quickly scanned his surroundings, confirming that no one else was present besides this person. In a one-on-one situation, although the chances of winning were slim, at least there was a chance of escape.

Harvey took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest like a drumbeat for his impending escape. He wasted no more time on the conversation, turning swiftly and unleashing a burst of incredible power as he began to run in the opposite direction.

Harvey's movements were swift and decisive, like an antelope being chased by a cheetah, every drop of strength used to escape the pursuit.

He knew that his identity must never be revealed; if he were dragged into a fight, not only would defeat await him, but he might also be arrested. He couldn't let that happen; he had to escape as far away as possible.

Seeing this, Galli's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery; he was disdainful of Harvey's attempt to escape. Throughout his career, he had encountered countless opponents who tried to flee, but none had ever managed to escape right under his nose. He chuckled, seemingly amused by Harvey's overestimation of his abilities.

He slowly raised his right hand, the movement elegant and composed, as if performing a solemn ritual. As he silently chanted the incantation, a complex magic circle gradually lit up his palm—a magic circle composed of light elements, shimmering with dazzling light. The center of the circle rotated, radiating a powerful magical energy.

Just as Harvey was about to disappear from sight, an invisible barrier suddenly rose up within a one-kilometer radius of Gali.

The barrier, like transparent ripples, spread rapidly, trapping the two firmly in an enclosed space. This was a carefully prepared trap by Galli, designed to capture any opponent who dared to escape him.

Harvey saw the barrier rising rapidly in the distance. His heart tightened, but he didn't show much surprise on his face. He had already expected that the knight wouldn't let him leave easily, but he didn't intend to give up.

Harvey didn't stop; instead, he began to gather his magic as he ran. He clenched his fist, and scorching fire element gathered in his palm.

A resolute glint flashed in his eyes as he forcefully swung his fist forward, unleashing a powerful shockwave of fire that hurtled towards the invisible barrier.

The moment the flames touched the barrier, a deafening roar was heard, and the flames created ripples on the barrier. But like a pebble thrown into a lake, the barrier only trembled slightly before returning to calm.

Harvey frowned, his eyes revealing deep confusion. The resistance he felt didn't feel like hitting a hard object; it felt more like his strength was being absorbed by something soft and elastic.

This experience struck him as odd, because he knew that even the strongest barrier should react.

But Harvey was not one to give up easily, and decided to try again, gathering even more powerful magic.

In the center of his palm, dark elements began to swirl and converge, like liquid being sucked into a vortex, gradually solidifying into a black spear. This spear was filled with destructive energy, its surface shimmering with a dangerous dark light, as if capable of devouring everything.

Harvey's breathing grew heavier, his magic reaching its peak. He forcefully hurled the dark spear in his hand, the spear drawing an arc in the air, carrying a powerful energy surge, heading straight for the invisible magical barrier.

Harvey had only one thought in his mind: if he could break through the barrier even for a moment, he would have a chance to escape.

However, the moment the dark spear struck the barrier, the situation was exactly the same as before. The spear seemed to be assimilated by the barrier's energy, causing no explosion or damage, just like a stone sinking into the sea, leaving no trace.

The barrier remained intact; its transparent surface was not even cracked.

"Don't waste your energy. There are only two ways to break through this kind of magical barrier: one is to remove it myself, and the other is to break through it from the outside."

Galli's voice was deep and powerful, echoing clearly through the empty street and reaching Harvey's ears.

Harvey stopped and turned to face Galli, a barely perceptible hint of anxiety flashing in his eyes.

"Breaking through from the inside is incredibly difficult. The main energy fluctuations of this magical barrier are all concentrated in the inner layer, designed to trap fugitives like you and prevent them from escaping."

Galli continued, a mocking smile playing on his lips, a look of utter contempt for Harvey's helplessness.